Substitute/Temporary/On-call Account Specialist IV at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Business Services Department: Under direction of an assigned administrator, the Account Specialist IV (consisting of the following desk positions: Accounts Payable Audit/Accounts Receivable, County Service Fund Support, Payroll, Payroll Support and Purchasing) performs complex and responsible clerical or accounting duties in the assigned area of responsibility. Incumbent’s duties involve the application of bookkeeping principles and skills, organization of information, and maintaining of specialized accounts/information where recorded transactions are variable and subject to irregularities in method of disposition. Procedures are generally established and are regulated by law and administrative requirements. Incumbents are expected to be a primary resource in the area of assignment or activity. Incumbents are expected to identify those problems which require attention from supervisory personnel and to use good judgment in applying accounting or administrative procedures to remaining problems. No supervision exercised. This position will support the various functions of the Business Services Department. We are looking for a substitute to cover while employee is on leave.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of college with major course work in accounting or related field and three years of experience. Experience: Equivalent to the completion of two years of college course work in accounting or in a related field and three years of responsible related job experience. Experience in a school district or in a county office of education is preferred. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.
Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. As part of the selection process, three professional references including previous employers will be contacted. If selected, fingerprinting is required with a copy of your social security card and a valid form of ID. As part of your onboarding, you will be registered on our online platform to complete the required paperwork which include a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance (valid within the last four years). You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice. You will also need to complete the mandatory trainings prior to your start date. Due to SB848, all Local Educational Agencies (LEA) you list under the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History will be contacted.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of college with major course work in accounting or related field and three years of experience. Experience: Equivalent to the completion of two years of college course work in accounting or in a related field and three years of responsible related job experience. Experience in a school district or in a county office of education is preferred. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.
Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. As part of the selection process, three professional references including previous employers will be contacted. If selected, fingerprinting is required with a copy of your social security card and a valid form of ID. As part of your onboarding, you will be registered on our online platform to complete the required paperwork which include a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance (valid within the last four years). You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice. You will also need to complete the mandatory trainings prior to your start date. Due to SB848, all Local Educational Agencies (LEA) you list under the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History will be contacted.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616). For more information please read the link "Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act" (on Links Related to this Job).
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616). For more information please read the link "Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act" (on Links Related to this Job).
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
11/6/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$34.29 Per Hour
$34.29 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule, Range 33 Step 1
Length of Work Year
average 4 hours per day while employee is on leave
Employment Type
Temporary